Holiday events in Washington
Check out happening holiday events all around Washington, DC
The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Sat, 27 Dec at 02:00 pm
Warner Theatre
The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm
Warner Theatre
The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Sun, 28 Dec at 01:00 pm
Warner Theatre
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)
Sun, 04 Jan at 01:00 pm
Broadway at The National
Mardi Gras at Dauphine's
Sun, 15 Feb at 06:00 pm
Dauphine’s
USD 141 to 225
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Mon, 29 Dec at 07:00 pm
National Theatre - DC
2026 MLK Holiday DC Annual Peace Walk & Parade
Mon, 19 Jan at 11:00 am
Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast
USD 0 to 109
The Day After Christmas - Afrobeats Party W/ OPEN BAR
Fri, 26 Dec at 10:00 pm
Rosebar Lounge
USD 0 to 36
The Pietasters Annual Holiday Show at 9:30 Club
Sat, 27 Dec at 08:00 pm
9:30 Club
Ben Williams'
Sun, 28 Dec at 08:00 pm
600 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005
National Christmas Tree & Holiday Lights Bus Tour
Sat, 13 Dec at 06:30 pm
National Christmas Tree
USD 73 to 98
Afro Caribbean Holiday Party ($500 Ugly Sweater Contest) W/ Open Bar
Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm
Abigail
Free
FESTIVAL PASSES: DC Independent Film Festival Annual Forum Feb. 11-16, 2026
Wed, 11 Feb at 12:00 pm
Regal Gallery Place
USD 30 to 150
2026 Cabaret at The Watergate Hotel
Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm
The Watergate Hotel, Virginia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
USD 57 to 253
The Basement R&B Party | DC | Holiday Edition
Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm
A.i. Warehouse
USD 18 to 45
2026 WILL BE OUR YEAR!
Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm
Town Tavern DC
USD 23 to 63
WINTERFEST at Wunder Garten
Mon, 01 Dec at 04:00 pm
Wunder Garten
Free
Blue Glove Presents: #1 DC BOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARTY 2025 | SACHI NIGHTCLUB
Wed, 24 Dec at 10:00 pm
Sachi Nightclub
USD 23 to 193
Holidaze Party
Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm
Hard Rock Cafe
USD 45 to 642
EU & Sugar Bear Performing Live – The Holiday Reunion
Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm
Air Restaurant & Lounge
USD 0 to 25
Afro-Fusion New Year Party at The Oliver
Sun, 25 Jan at 08:00 pm
The Oliver
USD 0 to 109
CHRISTMAS EVE at SAX WEDNESDAYS
Wed, 24 Dec at 11:00 pm
SAX Dinner Theater and Lounge
Free
Santa's Whi-ski Lodge: DC's Best Holiday Pop-Up Bar @ Chicken+Whiskey
Wed, 03 Dec at 05:00 pm
Chicken + Whiskey
Free
American Promise at Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Sat, 14 Feb at 08:00 pm
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Goombay Ugly Sweater Glow Party
Sat, 27 Dec at 05:00 pm
Consortium201
Sweet & Sour Valentine's Day Comedy Show
Sat, 14 Feb at 07:30 pm
Busboys and Poets TAKOMA
USD 18 to 130
Kwanzaa 2025 at African Art
Fri, 26 Dec at 11:00 am
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
Free
Sensory Friendly Morning at the Garden: “Season’s Greenings” Holiday Show
Sat, 03 Jan at 09:30 pm
U.S. Botanic Garden
DC Grand Market - Christmas Eve
Wed, 24 Dec at 08:00 pm
Seta Oasis Restaurant & Lounge
USD 23
Holiday Evening Hours at the Garden with Kyung LeBlanc
Tue, 30 Dec at 05:00 pm
U.S. Botanic Garden
Christmas Scavenger Hunt in Washington D.C.: Help Santa save the Holiday!
Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am
627 P St NW
USD 5 to 20
NYE 2026 — Steve Washington & Friends (Mr. Henry's)
Wed, 31 Dec at 09:30 pm
Mr. Henry's Capitol Hill Restaurant & Lounge
FREE LATE NIGHT STAND UP COMEDY SHOW! WASHINGTON DC U STREET NEW YEAR 2026
Mon, 05 Jan at 09:00 pm
Sudhouse DC
Free
New Years Day "The Hangover" Brunch & Day Party at Lima
Thu, 01 Jan at 01:00 pm
Lima Twist
Free
Christmas Day at Jackie
Thu, 25 Dec at 11:00 am
79 Potomac Ave SE
Free
THE ULTIMATE SORORITY TAKEOVER - FOUNDER DAY EDITION
Sun, 18 Jan at 06:00 pm
Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront
USD 18 to 269
Mistletoe & Mischief DJ Darty in Santa’s Whi-Ski Lodge | Chicken+Whiskey
Sat, 13 Dec at 05:00 pm
Chicken + Whiskey
Free
BQM Holiday Party!
Sun, 28 Dec at 02:00 pm
SALAZAR
Free
🔍🎒 The Hidden Rooms Expedition
Thu, 08 Jan at 10:00 am
The Mansion on O & O Street Museum
Kids' Galette des Rois Party in the AFDC Library!
Sat, 24 Jan at 02:30 pm
Alliance Française de Washington DC
USD 14 to 16
Champagne & Chandeliers
Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm
The Park at 14th
USD 13 to 25
Holiday Evening Hours at the Garden with Josee
Thu, 01 Jan at 05:00 pm
U.S. Botanic Garden
Washington, D.C. St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm
Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC
USD 0 to 36
DC-AAPOR Holiday Party
Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm
The Hamilton
Free
Winter Wishes Cupcake Decorating Class w/ Cake-wich Craft
Sun, 18 Jan at 03:00 pm
Shop Made In DC - Union Market
USD 81
STICKMAN live
Sat, 27 Dec at 07:30 pm
Mr. Henry's
A Christmas Evening at Lady Madison
Thu, 25 Dec at 03:00 pm
Lady Madison Restaurant
Free
TAP-DC Holiday Hangout
Sat, 27 Dec at 03:00 pm
The Board Room DC
Free
Christmas Lessons & Carols
Sun, 28 Dec at 10:00 am
Church of the Epiphany
Free
Kwanzaa Celebration: Embodying the Spirit of Sankofa
Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm
Seekers Church
Free
Untucked V: Return To The DewDew
Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm
The Dew Drop Inn - D.C.
Holiday Sip-n-Shop: Heirloom Hibiscus
Sun, 18 Jan at 10:00 am
Fia's Fabulous Finds
Free
University of Arizona Alumni Bowl Game Happy Hour and Watch Party
Fri, 02 Jan at 07:00 pm
Mission Dupont Circle
Free
Let It Flow: A Mindful Coloring Experience
Sun, 28 Dec at 02:00 pm
Cleveland Park Library
Free
Bending Toward Peace Truth and Justice
Mon, 12 Jan at 06:30 pm
Living Word Church
Free
Au Jus vol. 5: Bonne Nuit
Sat, 24 Jan at 02:00 pm
Le Mont Royal
USD 59
Washington D.C. Pride Bar Crawl
Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm
Hard Rock Cafe
USD 0 to 32
DC Sunday Class and Jam
Sun, 28 Dec at 02:00 pm
Dance Place
BRIT FLOYD - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond
Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 pm
Warner Theatre
UNBANNED: 100 Books x 100 Days Film Screening & Panel
Sun, 18 Jan at 02:30 pm
Miracle Theatre
Free
Special Christmas Afternoon Tour of DC's Heroes, Heroines! Thurs, Dec. 25!
Thu, 25 Dec at 03:00 pm
The John Wilson Building
USD 26
WRMB Game Day Performance & Get-together!
Sun, 04 Jan at 12:00 pm
Other Half Brewing DC
BRIT FLOYD - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond
Sun, 15 Mar at 08:00 pm
Warner Theatre
DC Sunday Jam: Underscore - first Sunday of the month
Sun, 04 Jan at 02:00 pm
Dance Place
Washington D.C. Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl
Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm
Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC
USD 7 to 31
Walk with Mayor Muriel Bowser in the MLK Day Holiday Parade
Mon, 19 Jan at 10:30 am
Barry Farm Recreation Center
Free
The Fab Four: HELP!
Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm
Warner Theatre
MATZOBALL® WASHINGTON DC XMAS EVE ages 21-49 December 24, 2025
Wed, 24 Dec at 09:00 pm
Decades DC
USD 40 to 65
ABIGAIL FRIDAYS || OPEN BAR + VIP RSVP || ABIGAIL DC || #ABIGAILFRIDAYS
Fri, 03 Mar at 11:00 pm
Abigail
Free
A Christmas Carol at Fords Theatre
Thu, 20 Nov at 07:00 pm
Fords Theatre
Saint Saturdays @ St Yves DC
Sat, 10 Aug at 10:00 pm
Saint Yves
Free
Festive Fireside Chalets at metrobar
Thu, 13 Nov at 05:00 pm
metrobar DC
USD 48
Frosted at Franklin Park 2025
Fri, 21 Nov at 04:30 pm
Franklin Park
Free
SAINT SATURDAYS at ST. YVES | Hip-Hop & Top40
Sat, 10 Jun at 10:00 pm
Saint Yves
Free
Washington, DC Cherry Blossoms Weekend
Fri, 27 Mar at 04:30 am
Washington D. C.
Holiday Pop Up Shop Curated by Neighbors DC
Sat, 01 Nov at 11:00 am
The Stacks
Free
Rosebar Fridays W/ Open Bar
Fri, 14 Feb at 10:00 pm
Rosebar
Free
Light Yards 2025
Tue, 25 Nov at 05:00 pm
The Sundeck at The Yards DC
Free
Passport Poetry Open Mic
Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm
LYDIA ON H
Holiday Brunch at JINYA Ramen Bar
Thu, 25 Dec at 11:00 am
JINYA Ramen Bar - Union Market
Free
ROSEBAR THURSDAYS || VIP RSVP || ROSEBAR DC || #THEDECKTHURSDAYS
Thu, 24 Apr at 10:00 pm
Rosebar Lounge
Free
Rosebar Thursdays
Thu, 27 Mar at 10:00 pm
Rosebar Lounge
Free
Thursdays at Twelve after Twelve DC
Thu, 18 Jan at 10:00 pm
Twelve After Twelve, 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Free
THEDECKTHURSDAYS
Thu, 17 Jun at 10:00 pm
Rosebar Lounge
Free
"REMIX" ROSEBAR TUESDAYS || VIP RSVP || ROSEBAR DC || #RemixTuesdays
Tue, 18 Jun at 10:00 pm
Rosebar Lounge
Free
The Tinsel Tavern at TAP99
Wed, 19 Nov at 03:00 pm
Tap99
Free
Sax Wednesdays Hip Hop and R&B Every Wednesday!
Wed, 15 Sep at 10:00 pm
SAX Restaurant and Lounge
Free
IN-GALLERY | Portrait Gallery Kids
Mon, 12 Jun at 11:30 am
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Free
ISLAND FEVER FRIDAYS
Fri, 01 Aug at 10:00 pm
OCEAN LOUNGE
USD 0 to 13
STYV “SHADOW” THURSDAYS || VIP RSVP || SAINT YVES DC || #STYVThursdays
Thu, 06 Nov at 11:00 pm
Saint Yves
Free
NEXT LEVEL FRIDAYS DC | HipHop; AfroBeats; Dancehall; French Music;R&BSOCA
Fri, 07 Mar at 10:00 pm
NEXT LEVEL DC
Winterfest 2026
Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm
The Bottom Line
USD 20
In-Person Class: Festive Holiday French Macarons (DC)
Fri, 28 Nov at 07:00 pm
La Cosecha
USD 71
Holiday DC Drag Brunch
Sat, 27 Dec at 12:00 pm
1610 14th St NW
USD 31
CAPITALE SUNDAYS || OPEN BAR + VIP RSVP || ABIGAIL DC || #CAPITALESUNDAYS
Sun, 21 Dec at 11:00 pm
Abigail
Free
Refilling Our Cup: A Tu B’Shvat Seder and Wine Tasting
Sun, 01 Feb at 07:00 pm
Location TBA (Check pre-service email.)
USD 0 to 18
Black Broadway Washington D.C. - Antes do show do Fábio Porchat
Thu, 29 Jan at 05:00 pm
The Howard Theatre
USD 30
Kappa Founders Day Celebration (Sat Night Party) W/ Open Bar
Sat, 03 Jan at 10:00 pm
Abigail
USD 0 to 36
Deltas Founders Day Celebration (Sat Night Party) W/ Open Bar
Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 pm
Abigail
USD 0 to 36
DC Black History Walking Tour of Black Broadway by Author Briana Thomas
Sat, 01 Jul at 11:30 am
U Street Northwest
USD 29 to 50
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Holiday events in Washington